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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957,511.72, 1,436,439.42 and 396,589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957,511.72, 1,436,439.42 and 396,589.48 is: 594,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957,511.72 : 1,436,439.42 = 396,589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957,511.72/1,436,439.42 = 396,589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957,511.72x = 1,436,439.42 × 396,589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957,511.72x = 569,676,762,629.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,676,762,629.30/957,511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,955.39

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